Episode 86 -- Imitation of Christ III.48 -- On the Joys of Eternal Life and the Troubles of This Life

What is the difference between eternity and our time in this world?

This life has many sufferings and changes. In this reading, Thomas a Kempis lays out many of the differences between the eternal life we long for and our life here below. Part of this chapter is an effort to encourage us to persevere in the fight. He admits his own constant distractions in prayer. He admits many of his own struggles. Let us take heart!